Garish, unflattering lycra and cycling. Cycling and garish, unflattering lycra. It’s like coffee and cake, or Poldark and scything. They just go together. Don’t they? Not necessarily. And if they do, today’s cycling gear most certainly doesn’t have to be ugly. Far from it. Over the three years since we launched VeloVixen, we’ve become ever more aware of how important it is to track down cycling kit that works well and looks great. But there’s another dimension that’s often overlooked: many active women have a preference for kit that can be used across a number of activities. To generalise for a moment: male cyclists are usually happy to define themselves as cyclists and invest in clothing that works for cycling and cycling only. Women who cycle generally
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What’s the Deal With Mercury Retrograde, Really?
Wondering why your friends aren’t receiving your texts? Or why your ride home turned into the commute from hell? Well, Mercury is retrograde through June 11, and astrologists everywhere urge you to be wary of communication mishaps and travel nightmares—all because a planet that’s 48 million miles away looks like it’s moving backwards in the sky. (Spoiler alert: It’s really not.) It’s the second retrograde orbit we’ve seen from Mercury this year and there’s one more to come this September—luckily this isn’t a year in which Mercury is retrograde four times. So what’s going through the minds of true believers while Mercury moonwalks its way through the sky? Quite a bit, it turns out. The Hype You know how you just can’t stop talking about that feeling you
Greatist Workout of the Day: Tuesday, May 19th
This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go. Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It’s just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping. Tabata Tuesday Perform each movement for a total of 4 minutes, alternating between 20 seconds of all-out effort and 10 seconds of rest. The total length of the workout is 12 minutes. Leg RaisesLunges (alternate legs)Sit-Ups Want to kick up the intensity? Hold medium weight kettlebells or
Win Entry to the Human Race Wiggle Dragon Ride + Vita Coco
Vita Coco 100{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} Natural Coconut Water have teamed up with Sportsister to offer one lucky reader two entries (one for you and one for a friend) to compete in the Human Race Wiggle Dragon Ride; an epic cycle ride on Sunday 7th June in Port Talbot in the heart of the stunning south Wales countryside. As well as your chance to “slay the Dragon” on one of the UK’s toughest and most rewarding cycling challenges, Vita Coco are giving away one month’s supply of Vita Coco 100{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} Natural Coconut Water, bursting with naturally occurring electrolytes and potassium, to keep you naturally hydrated through the summer. The naturally hydrating benefits of Vita Coco 100{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} Natural Coconut Water are well known and so a perfect accompaniment to all
The verdict’s in: we must better protect kids from toxic lead exposure
Reducing lead exposure has health, social and economic benefits. rSnapshotPhotos/ShutterstockThe National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) today released new guidelines aimed at reducing children’s harmful exposure to lead. Soil, dust, water and air-based exposure to lead can interfere with the development of the nervous systems and cause behavioural and developmental problems. The effects of lead exposure are greatest in unborn children and those aged under five years, when their growing brains absorb high levels of calcium. Because lead (Pb2+) mimics calcium (Ca2+), children in lead-rich environments absorb larger amounts of lead in place of calcium. The NHMRC is lowering the level of lead in children’s blood at which the sources of exposure are to be investigated, from ten to five micrograms
My problem with your drinking: Australia’s hate-love relationship with alcohol
It's simply easier to say others are flawed than admit _you_ might be the one who is flawed. ShutterstockIn this year’s annual alcohol poll, 34{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} of Australians said they drink to get drunk, 43{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} said they had vomited as a result of drinking and 75{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} said Australia has a problem with excess drinking or alcohol abuse. But in the same Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education poll, 92{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} of Australians identified themselves as responsible drinkers. As the young people might say, what the …? A majority of Australians agree we have a problem with alcohol. But almost all say it’s not a problem of theirs – it’s a problem that exists somewhere outside of their world. There are both contradictions and abstractions in this discussion. But
LG G4 Preview and Giveaway Opportunity
I’ve had the exact same phone number since I turned 16 years old. I’m not one for change. In college, my phone was a flip made by LG. I loved it, and used T9 to text… remember T9?! I never owned a blackberry and I waited to buy a smart phone until the iPhone was released under Verizon contracts. While many of you know I’ve been an iPhone user the past 4 years, when I was asked to test out an Android for the first time, I was kind of excited to see what the differences really were like. The phone I would be testing was the LG G4. Still using the same iPhone for the past 2.5 years, I was looking forward to the upgrade and latest mobile technology.
Interview with Victorian Indigenous Surf Champion Jordie Campbell
Jordie Campbell is a four-time Victorian Indigenous Surf Champion who hails from a tiny town in South Gippsland. With the 2015 Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles commencing this weekend, we caught up with Jordie for a quick chat to hear how he's preparing…
Why Your Yoga Pose Will Never Look Like the Instructor’s (and That’s Good!)
You’re in yoga class and your favorite teacher is guiding you with crystal-clear instructions, but you can’t help it—you glance over your shoulder at the girl next to you to see how she’s doing triangle pose. You want to check that you’re doing it “right”… and, yes, see how you measure up (and how in the world can she get her hand all the way on the ground like that?!). Well, stop. The simple truth is that yoga poses look different on different bodies. And that’s OK. It needs to be OK, because pushing yourself into a shape that isn’t physically accessible to you can injure more than just your pride. From an anatomical standpoint, there are generally two reasons why your poses might never
Sun-Dried Tomato and Avocado Grilled Cheese
This sandwich has all the melted, cheesy flavor of grilled cheese—with added benefits. Whole-wheat bread provides filling fiber, avocado adds healthy monounsaturated fats and a punch of antioxidants, and sun-dried tomatoes bring a dose of lycopene. Extra-virgin olive oil replaces butter and incorporates heart-healthy fats into this lunchbox staple. Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Brush 1/2 teaspoon olive oil on one side of a bread slice and place in the pan oil side down. Top with cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and remaining slice of bread. Lightly brush top slice of bread with remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil. Cook for about 2 minutes or until bread turns golden brown and cheese begins to melt. Flip, and cook on the other side until bread is browned and cheese
Tri at the Trump Sprint Triathlon Race Recap
3 major highlights from this race: #1 – Immediately before the race, Brandi licked Shot Bloks and stuck them onto her bike’s frame, making them easily accessible during the ride. No fussing with the wrapper on the road. She swears by this technique! Is that not the greatest idea ever? Reminds me of the bike-and-vaseline trick. #2 – The race was at the Trump National Golf Club Charlotte, which is along the beautiful Lake Norman. The race start was ON the 18th hole! Right off the green and onto the lake… I loved this course! It was amazing and beautiful. A totally unique experience to do a triathlon off a DONALD TRUMP golf course and within a lakefront community. And #3 – After years of being